History (Ancient, Medieval & Modern) • Topic 4 of 4

Post-Independence India

After 1947, Sardar Patel (the 'Iron Man') integrated the princely states. The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950; Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President. India fought wars in 1962, 1965 and 1971 (the last creating Bangladesh).

Building the Republic

EventFact
Integration of princely statesby Sardar Patel, first Home Minister ("Iron Man")
Constitution in force26 January 1950 — India became a Republic
First PresidentDr. Rajendra Prasad
States reorganised1956, on a linguistic basis

Wars and the Green Revolution

  • 1962 — war with China; 1965 & 1971 — wars with Pakistan.
  • The 1971 war led to the creation of Bangladesh.
  • The Green Revolution (1960s) transformed food-grain output; the White Revolution boosted milk.

✅ Solved examples

1. Who integrated the princely states into India?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister.
2. When did the Constitution of India come into force?
26 January 1950.
3. Who was the first President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
4. The 1971 war led to the creation of which country?
Bangladesh.

✏️ Practice — try these, take hints as needed

1. Sardar Patel is popularly called the ___ of India.
Metal nickname.
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Iron Man
2. India became a Republic on which date?
Republic Day.
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26 January 1950
3. The 1962 war was fought with which country?
Northern neighbour.
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China
4. The movement that boosted food-grain output in the 1960s?
Colour + Revolution.
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Green Revolution
5. States were reorganised on which basis in 1956?
Language.
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Linguistic basis

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